Family farms in Iowa provide the exceptionally fresh milk that forms the backbone of Prairie Breeze's smooth, grassy flavor. Prairie Breeze is characterized as a hybrid between cheddar and the Alpine-style of Emmental cheeses. Yet it has nutty tones and a savory finish that distinguish it from all other cheddars. It's this interplay on the palate that keeps you reaching for "just one more" taste of this unique cheese. Although drier in texture than cheddar, it still melts well when you're looking to add a subtle nuance to your culinary endeavors. Milton Creamery, located in the Village of Milton, nestled in the rural countryside of Southeast Iowa, is where the Musser's, Rufus, Jane and Galen, find joy and fulfillment in their chosen occupation - handcrafting artisan cheeses.

The Mussers use high quality milk with no added RBST, produced on small Amish farms in the surrounding area to make an elite line of specialty cheese. Local farmers use time-honored methods, such as grazing in season, hand milking, and cooling the milk in bulk tanks. The Mussers bring the fresh milk into the plant, pasteurize it and make small batches of cheese using a special blend of cultures and a labor-intensive process for unique flavorful cheeses. The result is an array of artisan cheeses to tempt any appetite. Gute appetite!

Best of Class: Open Category, 2009 US Championship Cheese Contest, Wisconsin.

1st Place: Cheddar, 2009 American Cheese Society.

Gold Medal, 2010 World Cheese Contest, London. There were 5 Gold Medals awarded in the 9-12 month cheddar class, with Prairie Breeze being the only American winner.

This is the finest, most delicious cheese I've ever had. Thank you for your excellent work!

By Jessicafrom El Cajon, CAon May 07, 2016

Fantastic unique cheddar!

This cheddar is so delicious. Cook's Illustrated rated it as the best cheddar in their artisinal cheddar taste test (also highly recommended by them was the Cabot Clothbound from Jasper Hill). I've tasted a lot of good cheddars (though I'm no expert), and this is my favorite for plain snacking and in any recipes where the cheese is a prominent flavor (great in grilled cheese sandwiches, grits, etc.). It has a little more mild flavor than the clothbound cabot in terms of the sourness of a strong Cheddar, so in some recipes with tons of other ingredients, it can be a little washed out. But in recipes with just a few ingredients, this is definitely the best cheddar you can use with such yummy, complex flavors. As a plain snacking cheese, it's also fantastic. Highly recommended and I'll be buying it again!

By Bumble1from Los Angeles County, CAon Apr 04, 2014

Superb!

As advertised, a fine nutty, full bodied cheddar with just enough bite to make it sing.

By lvloonfrom NYon Dec 31, 2013

Very nice

Very nice, whole family enjoyed it.

By Welsh Wizardfrom Columbia Station OHon Dec 29, 2013

Cheddar lover's special treat

This one never makes it into cooking or salads but is nibbled down to nothing in just a few days.

By Dreamonfrom PAon Nov 16, 2013

will buy this one again

This one has the sharp aged cheddar taste I am looking for. A dry, sharp cheese.I will be purchasing this one again, was a hit on the meat and cheese tray here at home.

By glennfrom chincoteagueon Aug 18, 2013

prarie breeze

great.

By Billfrom East Tennesseeon Aug 18, 2013

Lovely Cheddar

I'm certainly not an expert on Cheddar but this is one of the most pleasant cheeses I have tasted. A bit more crumbly than I'm used to in a Cheddar but the flavor was, as described in other Reviews, nutty with a creamy quality. I think it would go well with a Chardonnay or Reisling and will give it a try soon.